Lightning Talks at The London Archives - ONLINE ATTENDEES

Join us for an evening of Lightning Talks - a fast-paced and friendly event where students and early career researchers can share their work on the history of London and its people.

Each speaker will have just 5 minutes to present their research, followed by time for questions and discussion. Whether you're exploring medieval manuscripts, 20th-century housing, or anything in between, this is a great opportunity to connect with others working on London-focused topics.

Event Schedule:

5.00 - 5.20pm | (attendees arrive for in-person event)

5.20 - 5.30pm | Welcome & Introduction

5.30 - 5.35pm | Lightning Talks (Round 1): 5 speakers + Q&A

5.35 - 5.45pm | Break

5.45 - 6.20pm | Lightning Talks (Round 2): 5 speakers + Q&A

6.30pm | Event Ends for online attendees

Joining the event:

Online - Book tickets on this page to listen in to the Livestream and hear about exciting new research and meet others working in the field.

In person - If you'd prefer to join us at The London Archives (spaces are limited) - please email us at TLADigital@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Want to Present? - in-person only

We’re looking for students (those studying at a Higher Education Institution) and early career researchers (those who have completed their PhD in the last 6 years) from any discipline or time period to present their work. If your research touches on London or Londoners, we’d love to hear from you! Email us at TLADigital@cityoflondon.gov.uk

The London Archives is a free public archive focusing on the history of London, from 1067 to the present day. We preserve and share millions of historical manuscripts, maps, photographs, books which tell the story of the city. You can find us in central London in Clerkenwell, close to Farringdon Station. More details on our Getting to The London Archives.

The London Archives is funded and managed by the City of London Corporation. We opened as The London Archives in August 2024 and were previously known as London Metropolitan Archives.